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AKA · 10-20-2003, 08:33 PM

Oscar-Winning Actor De Niro Diagnosed with Cancer

Reuters

NEW YORK - Academy Award winning actor Robert De Niro, 60, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, but his prospects for a full recovery are good, his publicist announced on Monday.

"Doctors say the condition was detected at an early stage because of regular checkups," publicist Stan Rosenfield said in a statement. "Because of the early detection and his excellent physical condition, doctors project a full recovery."

De Niro won an Oscar as best actor in 1981 for "Raging Bull," and was named best supporting actor in 1975 for his role in "The Godfather: Part II."

The native New Yorker, who shot to prominence in Martin Scorsese's 1973 film "Mean Streets," has received four other Oscar nominations as best actor in "Cape Fear" (1991), "Awakenings" (1990), "The Deer Hunter" (1978) and "Taxi Driver" (1976).

He was last seen in movie theaters reprising his comic turn as mobster Paul Vitti in the film "Analyze That" with Billy Crystal.

Brian Damage · 10-20-2003, 08:37 PM

That's horrible news.

TJL · 10-20-2003, 08:37 PM

You're the boss, Bobby D!

Get well soon.

The Modfather · 10-20-2003, 08:39 PM

I'm in shock. At least he will get better.

DianeChambers87 · 10-20-2003, 09:08 PM

Oh wow! Geezus I hope thats not another actor taken from us WAAAAY too soon! I really hope he gets well soon.

AKA · 10-21-2003, 01:41 AM

He'll be fine. That cancer is going to learn soon that you don't **** with Bob De Niro!

Mr. Television · 10-21-2003, 01:42 AM

Get well soon Robert.

Janice · 10-21-2003, 11:26 AM

That's unbelievable. I'm one of Robert DeNiro's biggest fans. I really hope he beats it.
Cancer is a sneaky bastard.

dandelion wine · 10-21-2003, 09:49 PM

He's one of my favorites, too. I was very surprised, but thank goodness it was detected early. I wish him the best!

Crimson and Clover · 10-22-2003, 01:33 AM

Thats horrible. I love Robert.

Bugiddle · 10-22-2003, 01:46 AM

This is awful news. He's one of my favorite actors. However, since they did catch it early, I am sure he will make a full recovery. My dad had prostate cancer a couple of years ago, which was detected very early on. He had some special treatments at a medical center in Loma Linda, CA which included laser and low doses of chemo or radiation, I believe. He has made a complete recovery, with no recurrence since then. I'm very optimistic that DeNiro will beat this, as well.

10-20-2003, 08:33 PM	#1
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Robert De Niro Diagnosed with Cancer Oscar-Winning Actor De Niro Diagnosed with Cancer Reuters NEW YORK - Academy Award winning actor Robert De Niro, 60, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, but his prospects for a full recovery are good, his publicist announced on Monday. "Doctors say the condition was detected at an early stage because of regular checkups," publicist Stan Rosenfield said in a statement. "Because of the early detection and his excellent physical condition, doctors project a full recovery." De Niro won an Oscar as best actor in 1981 for "Raging Bull," and was named best supporting actor in 1975 for his role in "The Godfather: Part II." The native New Yorker, who shot to prominence in Martin Scorsese's 1973 film "Mean Streets," has received four other Oscar nominations as best actor in "Cape Fear" (1991), "Awakenings" (1990), "The Deer Hunter" (1978) and "Taxi Driver" (1976). He was last seen in movie theaters reprising his comic turn as mobster Paul Vitti in the film "Analyze That" with Billy Crystal.

10-20-2003, 08:37 PM	#3
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	You're the boss, Bobby D! Get well soon.
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10-21-2003, 01:42 AM	#7
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10-21-2003, 09:49 PM	#9
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10-20-2003, 08:37 PM	#2
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	That's horrible news.

10-20-2003, 08:39 PM	#4
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10-21-2003, 01:41 AM	#6
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	He'll be fine. That cancer is going to learn soon that you don't **** with Bob De Niro!

10-21-2003, 11:26 AM	#8
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	That's unbelievable. I'm one of Robert DeNiro's biggest fans. I really hope he beats it. Cancer is a sneaky bastard.

10-22-2003, 01:33 AM	#10
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10-22-2003, 01:46 AM	#11
Bugiddle Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 19, 2003 Posts: 229	This is awful news. He's one of my favorite actors. However, since they did catch it early, I am sure he will make a full recovery. My dad had prostate cancer a couple of years ago, which was detected very early on. He had some special treatments at a medical center in Loma Linda, CA which included laser and low doses of chemo or radiation, I believe. He has made a complete recovery, with no recurrence since then. I'm very optimistic that DeNiro will beat this, as well.